Question

During grafting rootstock is generally derived from a plant

• A. Efficient in water and mineral absorption
• B. That grows strong and healthy branches
• C. Resistant to diseases
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Grafting is a technique of combining two parts of plants so that they grow together. This allows combining the qualities of a strong, healthy, disease-resistant plant with the qualities of another plant usually one that produces good fruit or attractive flowers. The properties desired to be propagated are obtained from the rootstock, therefore, the plants that undergo this process should be efficient in water and mineral absorption as the rootstocks absorb more water and ions than the self-rooted plants and it must be resistant to diseases and should grow strong and healthy branches.

So, the correct answer is option D.